Aloisi replaces 47-year veteran Vito Capizzo at the helm and his Whalers will look to bounce back after a winless '08 campaign. With a change on the sidelines comes a change between the lines, as Aloisi plans to stray from Capizzo's traditional I-formation and give defenses multiple looks. Also new will be senior quarterback Jamie Viera, who started at fullback last year. The defense will be loaded with experience, however, led by senior defensive end Curren Huyser. Unfortunately for Nantucket, starting senior free safety Josh Sibley-Liddle broke his collarbone in a scrimmage, knocking him out for the season.

Old Colony

With back-to-back two-win seasons, Old Colony knows what it wants to do this fall. OC was competitive at home in '08, going 2-4. But the team struggled away from home, going 0-5, the second straight winless year on the road.

Despite losing starting quarterback Lucas Mistler to graduation, the defending conference champion Cougars will have a couple options at the position this season. Looking to replace Mistler's 10 touchdown passes will be juniors Randy Hardy and Steve Robinson. Hardy was the starting running back last year and when Robinson is behind center, Hardy will line up in the backfield. Robinson will be a pocket passer while Hardy will use his speed to scramble more often. The new guys at quarterback will have plenty of experienced protection, as four starters return to the offensive line.

The best offense in the league last year should be red hot again this season, with junior quarterback Andrew Drass returning along with star senior running back Patrick Johansen. Johansen (13 touchdowns last season) will get the majority of the carries, but another back to look out for will be sophomore Michael Toczko. Toczko averaged five yards a carry last year in limited action. On defense, senior defensive end Evan Norville and junior DE Cole Paskell will try to bolster a young starting 11.